Work Permit, Exemption holders allowed re-entry by Sept 1, 2020
The Premier made the announcement last evening August 14, 2020, following an August 2, 2020, decision to restrict all holders of work permits and work permit exemptions from entering the Territory.
Re-entry subject to strict requirements
For re-entry, Work Permit and Work Exemption holders must have a valid Trade Licence; valid employment; good standing Certificates (Social Security, Inland Revenue and National Health Insurance); employees' certificate of earnings; and valid COVID-19 operational certification.
Cabinet has also granted exceptional approval for persons employed by the Government of the Virgin Islands and its Statutory Bodies, Agencies and Boards; and teachers (public and private) to re-enter the territory.
Those categories of individuals must possess a valid permit to reside in the Territory of the Virgin Islands;
employment letter or contract; a visa or visa waiver for persons travelling from countries requiring visa entry into the Territory.
Other categories of persons approved for re-entry by September 1, 2020, includes those with immigration status set as residing; students of locally-based Medical Schools and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College; dependents (spouses and children) of Belongers, Permanent Residents, work permit holders, work permit exemption and persons desirous of conducting business in the Territory.
'Special category' Aviation and Maritime crew, healthcare practitioners/medical staff, emergency maintenance, repair and other technical personnel, and essential specialised workers will be allowed entry for no more than 5 days, all subject to more requirements and some authorisation.
$3,500 towards security costs for self-quarantine
However, for those who opt to self-quarantine, they will be required to pay for security outside their private quarantine facility.
"With effect from Saturday, 15th August, all qualified persons regardless of immigration status, who may be required to quarantine in private accommodation upon return to the Territory, would be required to contribute toward the cost for 24-hour security and other administrative expenses of $3500 per household," Premier Fahie announced.
"Except for reasons such as medical or as otherwise exceptionally authorised by the Minister for Health; and that is if you select your private quarantine," he specified.
All qualified persons regardless of immigration status required to quarantine in government accommodation upon return to the Territory will be required to contribute towards the cost of quarantine as of October 1, 2020, the Premier announced.
Hon Fahie announced that cabinet has decided, "that all qualified persons, except for Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalised Citizens will contribute toward the costs for government quarantine accommodation, 24-hour security and meals in the amount of $2500, with effect from 1st October 2020."
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30 Responses to “Work Permit, Exemption holders allowed re-entry by Sept 1, 2020 ”
This man crazy!!!! He destroying the country' economy!
"$3,500 towards security costs for self-quarantine
However, for those who opt to self-quarantine, they will be required to pay for security outside their private quarantine facility."
The other members sat silently.for months and let this Premier spread his Venom on Xpats..
smart enugh to spot unequal laws of Fahie.
But your dicisions are so unfair/unjust !
How could you take in your own ppl who have run leave the bvi haven't paid taxes for years ! They could quarantine on the said expatriates tax funds!
And come now you want them to pay that amount of cash for quarantine
Even dou they haven't worked a while now
Is like you saying come but deep down in your heart you dont want these people in the bvi !
Reminder remember you took our money to pay for security for you !
Which is your own company!
Cant say God and your bitter inside
You have fail us !
Many of us will end up in severe poverty